Position Title: Welder
Wage: $23-$29/hour
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 1pm-9:30pm
QPS Employment Group is hiring a Welder for a company in Oconomowoc, WI. This is a direct hire opportunity.
Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Required to pass company weld test criteria, which includes AWS welding symbols and destructive weld test
- Knowledge of set up and operation of welding machines
- Table fabrication duties include measure and weld the angle degree according to print with sections of material
- Read measuring tools (tape measure, square, dial calipers, digital protractor)
- Operate hand/air tools and electric grinders
- Read and interpret work instructions and AWS welding symbols from blueprints
- Perform MIG, TIG, or fabrication welding assignments to meet daily production while maintaining standards of quality and quantity
- Angle change duties: Measure and weld the angle degree according to print with sections of material cut on saw during previous operation
- Build duties: Roll form material when required for large radius jobs (standard rolled turns will be provided by designated employees); assemble angle change, straight sections and turn to print using a MIG Welder and other fabrication tools while maintaining dimension and angle tolerances; form flanges and gear rack and install according to print
- Confirm angles and dimensions during fabrication and report any deviations to supervisor
- Identify and obtain accurate welding fixtures as called by work order
- Count and verify weldment ID Number; enter data into computer software to create paint tag for final operation
- Communicate shortages, scrap, delays and any deviation of standard work to the supervisor when applicable
- Complete daily timesheet and paperwork
- Maintain D1.1 welding certification; this applies to welders who complete welding operations that require D1.1 certification
Welder Requirements:
- High school or general education degree (GED)
- 1 year of welding experience or equivalent advanced education
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Complete standardized written documentation and correspondence
- Professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations
- Ability to perform basic electronic tasks using computer software and Microsoft Office
- Environment is a modern production facility with heat and air conditioning
- Generally stand; use arms, hands and fingers to manipulate welding gun, hold fabrication parts in place, wire, fixtures and products and hold fabrication parts in place
- Repetitive use of a MIG welding gun at shoulder level or below
- Occasionally stand on an elevated step or ladder while performing the duties of this job
- Use of hands and fingers required to manipulate hand grinders and other fabrication tools
- Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, bend, twist, and reach while performing the duties of this job
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, regularly
- Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds, intermittently
- Ability to lift 50 to 70 pounds, with assistance, occasionally
- Ability to physically relocate product throughout the day, regularly
- Reach and climb occasionally
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 40 years of staffing experience
Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
veronica.garcia@qpsemployment.com
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